Make ends meet meaning
What does the saying 'Make ends meet' mean?
Idiom: Make ends meet
Meaning:
If somebody finds it hard to make ends meet, they have problems living on the money they earn.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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